The Onlookers
What has the world become? Have we numbed ourselves to all the pain?
Welcome to A Place to Be Seen
This is a place I need to prepare you for because all the writings are not pretty, or perfect, some are hopeful, some are despairing
It is reality at its rawest, my vulnerabilities, reflections, emotions in presenting moments, every aspect of thoughts, here I’m sharing
Some messy, and hard to write, but for me there was a process, as I began to let the words that were evoked flow
Some are frustration and dark, hope seems scarce, others you can see that as I continue to write the concept of prosperity, and resolution grows
I choose to display all writings, because to neglect the ones that are challenging or dark would be untrue to the human form
And my ambition is that whatever you read, one speaks to your being and you know that your thoughts, concerns, and journey is allowed despite if it feels you’re in a storm
So if any piece is relatable, take it, I truly believe these are not just for my benefit but in my creation and activity I thought of you
Lean into the feelings and know they are valid, the good, the bad, the ugly, every portion holds value and is true
So if you cry, feel hopeless, or an ease of mind, give yourself the opportunity for your body to receive and to release
My aspiration is that through whatever capacity these writings hold for you, I hope you find you’re not alone, and there rest is found and you discover peace
Kindness
I have always felt defaulted to kindness. It has always just resonated with who I want to be.
Pick Your Battles
It's hard sometimes when conflict arises, or misunderstandings and even disparity compel us to take action.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a big one, a hard one. How do you release the pain and suffering, and leave someone free of the harm they have caused you?
Changing the Narrative
Be careful little eyes. What you see is a line I remember hearing as a child and I get it now because what you see can ultimately impact everything.
You Don't Owe Anyone Your Story
You do not owe anyone your story because no one has lived your life and, though it feels unjust at times, your life is not something you have to prove.
What Is Hope Weighted In?
Hope, what is it actually weighted in it because I find myself being repelled by phrases that only sound nonsensical, like fairies running around and throwing dust.
To Be Authentically Brave
I have grappled with this notion of bravery for awhile now as I have always gravitated to what I thought was its purpose, and for me I thoughts its value was purely to be strong
It is Safe to Come out Now
Hello in there, my inner soul mate, the child inside me that has been pushed to the back for so long and has been filled with anguish and fear.
Is Happiness an Occasion or Found in You?
Today is a day that comes with pressure and motions to achieve certain results or traditions, or that the only way to enjoy the day is to be around family.
Despair that Turned into My Own Fight
I am sitting here knowing that this year has been the deepest level of defeat I have ever endured, and wonder how I have remained to keep any hope alive.
The Weight of Your Words
The weight in words is beyond more than most actions can do. They truly can restore a person, but I will tell you it's also too easy to tear someone down with them.
What could I change
What could I change to make you not walk away? Am I that hard? Or too much? Is that why people never stay?
To the Little One Inside
I wander about you as I look back at my life and see how I have overextended myself to others to show kindness, love and for people to be seen and heard.
You are clever and kind
You are clever, what is inside of you may often be looked over, your intelligence is often misunderstood, and I know you feel it and see it, and ask why are some unkind?
I Am In A Lifeboat
I am in a lifeboat lost at sea, I've used all the emergency supplies, done the sos call, and yet I am here still and realising that maybe there's nothing more to do